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- An executive resume needs to send a clear, accurate message
- To be considered for that next high level IT role, your resume needs to clearly indicate what role you're looking for and provide insight on your experience that supports your ability to do the job.If your resume sends a mixed message, you'll very likely get mixed results on your job...
- Tags: Alex, Kevin Donlin, Alex P., Felix Lin
- Technical articles 2003-07-29
- Clarity is key in writing your resume
- If your resume is unclear, it won’t work. And, as a result, neither will you. That sums up this month’s expert review of an IT consultant resume submitted by Scott R., from California.In critiquing this resume with Jim Mustful, a recruiter for Minneapolis, MN-based Princeton Search Group, I uncovered three...
- Tags: job, Jim Mustful, Kevin Donlin
- Technical articles 2003-07-16
- Clearing 'deadwood' from your resume is a must
- To put it simply, IT executives' resumes are sometimes just too darn long. The resumes of CIOs and VPs of IT often suffer from “can’t see the forest for the trees” syndrome. This happens when a resume is too focused on the “trees”—the many jobs that make up an executive...
- Tags: IT Executives
- Technical articles 2003-06-30
- How a little fat busting can improve a resume
- Writing your resume can be like cutting your own hair. You’re so close to the action that it’s almost impossible to avoid one or two gaffes without input from someone you trust.That’s why so many resumes, including this month’s example, fall short of their potential. Writing about your work history...
- Tags: Ben L., database, job, Kevin Donlin, sentence
- Technical articles 2003-06-18
- Results beat out responsibilities in resume creation
- When I asked Rick Fox, branch manager for the recruiting firm Princeton Search Group, in Edina, MN, to review this month’s consultant resume, submitted by a TechRepublic member for a professional critique, he called it a classic. In this case, unlike with cars, it wasn’t a glowing adjective.Fox was pretty...
- Tags: Kevin Donlin, job
- Technical articles 2003-05-12
- How to cut dead wood from your resume and avoid raising red flags
- An IT pro, hoping to explore other technical executive roles, submitted his resume to me for insight on improvements that could be made. I sat down to review the document with technical recruiter Daniel Parrillo, president of Strategi LLC in Sacramento.In a nutshell, here’s what Parrillo had to say: “It's...
- Tags: Figure
- Technical articles 2003-05-06
- Four steps to draw more attention to your resume
- Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides job search assistance. He fields questions from TechRepublic members and offers advice based on his experience and expertise.QuestionI've never used the resume that I’ve asked you to review. When I migrated from my...
- Tags: NETWORKING, Kevin Donlin
- Technical articles 2003-04-02
- Remedying three common resume errors
- Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides job search assistance. Each month, he’ll critique a CIO resume, providing suggestions and advice. Members can download the edited version of the resume and compare it to their own. If you’d like Kevin...
- Tags: Kevin Donlin, Readability
- Technical articles 2003-03-31
- Document work history with details and specifics
- Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides job search assistance. He fields questions from TechRepublic members and offers advice based on his experience and expertise.QuestionI work for a software/consulting firm doing application, network, and database support. I was hoping you...
- Tags: job, more context, Kevin Donlin
- Technical articles 2003-03-27
- Follow the three Rs to get your resume noticed
- Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides job search assistance. He fields questions from TechRepublic members and offers advice based on his experience and expertise.QuestionI have been mostly out of work since March 2001 when the company I worked for,...
- Tags: Kevin Donlin, job, Goal Statement
- Technical articles 2003-03-07
- Don't submit a typical IT pro's resume
- Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides job search assistance. He fields questions from TechRepublic members and offers advice based on his experience and expertise.QuestionI can’t understand why I haven’t been able to find a job for five months. I...
- Tags: Figure, information technology, Kevin Donlin
- Technical articles 2003-01-31
- Two quick tips to help with your job search
- The past few years have forced even the most experienced IT professionals to get back to basics when looking for the next engagement or a new job. These two examples show what's worked recently for a resume and cover letter service.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Kevin Donlin, job search, job, Eugene
- Technical articles 2002-12-12
- List most recent responsibilities on your resume first
- If you've held a job for five years and earned several promotions during that time, you could choose to order that information in more than one way. See how to highlight your accomplishments so that potential employers can appreciate your skills.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Kevin Donlin, job
- Technical articles 2002-10-07
- Make sure your cover letter conveys the right message
- Instead of being able to rely largely on their employment network, consultants are finding themselves relying on standard tools to get their feet in the door. As you write your cover letter, keep these points in mind.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, NETWORKING, Network technology, Kevin Donlin, cover letter
- Technical articles 2002-08-28
- Customize your resume for each job
- Sending identical copies of your resume to all your prospective clients can only hurt your chances of standing out in the crowd. Apply these tips on tailoring your resume for the job you want.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service that also provides...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Professional development, Kevin Donlin, job, technical writer, software
- Technical articles 2002-07-22
- Avoid the resume trap: Make your resume relevant
- When you're searching for a new engagement, don't make two common mistakes on your resume: not emphasizing the results you've produced on contracts, and not explaining how you can help your potential employer. Find out how to present your experience.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Development tools, Kevin Donlin, job
- Technical articles 2002-07-03
- Pursue all avenues when seeking your next job
- When consultants look for a new contract, they shouldn't limit their job search to one method. Taking advantage of all avenues can only make a search more effective. Also, learn how to transfer from an unfriendly department.Kevin Donlin owns and runs Guaranteed Resumes, a resume and cover letter writing service...
- Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Kevin Donlin, job, job search
- Technical articles 2002-05-28
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